Volkswagen PASSAT Passat 2019-2024 Visibility Car Owner Manuals

Visibility

• Window wipers

  • Operating the windshield wiper lever
    • Fig. 76: On the right side of the steering column: operating the windshield wipers.
    • The windshield wipers only work when the ignition is switched on and the hood is closed.
    • Move the wiper lever into the desired position:
    • • Wipers are switched off.
      • Interval wiping for the windshield or rain sensor mode.
      • Slow wiper speed.
      • Fast wiping.
      • One-tap wiping – brief wiping.
      • Pull the lever to activate the automatic wiper/washer system.
      • Switch for interval levels or to adjust rain/light sensor sensitivity.
    • While the wiper/washer system is active, the Climatronic system switches to recirculation mode for approx. 30 seconds.
  • WARNING
    • Washer fluid can freeze on the windshield if it has insufficient freeze protection.
    • Only use washer fluid with sufficient freeze protection in winter.
    • Never use the washer system if the windshield is not warmed up.
    • Worn or dirty wiper blades reduce visibility.
    • Always replace damaged or worn wiper blades.
  • NOTICE
    • Before driving and before switching on the ignition, make sure:
    • • The wiper lever is in the off position.
      • Snow and ice are removed from wipers and windshield.
      • Frozen wiper blades are carefully loosened.
    • Do not turn on wipers when the windshield is dry.
    • Wiper speed may temporarily drop when the vehicle is stationary.
    • In cold weather, move wipers to service position to loosen blades from windshield.

  • Wiper function

    • Heated washer nozzles
      • Heats frozen washer fluid nozzles automatically when ignition is on.
      • Only the nozzles are heated, not the hoses.
    • Rain/light sensor
      • Fig. 77: On the right side of the steering column: windshield wiper lever.
      • Automatically adjusts wiping delay depending on rainfall intensity.
    • Activating/deactivating the rain/light sensor
      • Press the lever into the desired position:
      • Position - rain/light sensor deactivated.
      • Position - rain/light sensor activated, automatic wiping as necessary.
      • If automatic wiping is deactivated in the Infotainment system, interval time is fixed.
    • Adjusting the sensitivity
      • Move the switch on the wiper lever to the right – high sensitivity.
      • Move the switch to the left – low sensitivity.
    • WARNING
      • The rain/light sensor may not detect all precipitation.
      • If visibility is impaired, switch on the windshield wipers manually.